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Episode V8 - Launching the 42.m4v
February 7, 2010 · 3 min · 16K views · The Solent
What this video covers
Paul and Sheryl Shard commission their new Southerly 42 in mid-November, beginning with sea trials in the Solent to test rigging, engine performance, and sail handling.▶ 0:00 During the initial shakedown, the crew works with North Shores technicians to identify and address a snag list, including adjustments to rigging tension after the initial stretch.▶ 1:04 On November 23rd, the boat departs Chichester for a voyage toward Lisbon, with plans to continue to the Canary Islands and eventually cross the Atlantic to the Caribbean.▶ 1:39 The route involves navigating the tides south of the Isle of Wight to capitalize on a northerly breeze.▶ 2:15 The crew, joined by Gord Zimmerman for the first leg, focuses on learning the specific systems and line configurations of the new vessel.▶ 1:17 The transition from their previous boat to the Southerly 42 concludes with the start of this long-distance passage.▶ 2:37 Rigging requires tensioning adjustments after the first sea trials to account for initial stretch under load.▶ 0:48
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